Every millimeter of growth is to be celebrated –

Each day, but especially in spring, I go down to the garden and meticulously scan the dirt for evidence of any seedlings breaking the surface, any new leaves on my roses, new blossoms on my citrus trees. I get so excited for any sign of growth. I drag my husband down, make him look at it…he humors me but just shakes his head.

Stock and Daisy seedlings popping through

Of course I want it brimming with vegetables, herbs and flowers, but I know that will come in the future…for today I am excited about even the tiniest sign of progress.

In real life though, think about how hard we are on ourselves when we are attempting to make changes. Do we give ourselves any grace when the progress is practically imperceptible? Can you imagine if we celebrated even the smallest of growth in our own lives? …